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My cat has a lump under its ear. Is it a tick or something serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | neutered

There is something growing under out cat's ear.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on October 30th, 2017

It's not a very good picture but it could be a tick (at least it looks like one). you may want to try and remove it with a tick remover (you can find one in any pet shop). if it's not coming out take him to the vet to get it checked.

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